3.

2 Re- Designation of Open Spaces Current usage of DOS in Fort Proposed re-designation

crawford
precinct
market
of open spaces
The Designated Open Spaces (DOS) are designated in the DP Four courtyards in Ballard Estate are designated as RG, but they
but the designated usage type does not correspond to their actual have never been restored and they are used as Garbage dumps,
usage. parking lot, slum dwellings and private garden.
In the Fort, all the DOS are designated as “Recreation Ground.

precinct
Some gardens have been restored/created like Horniman Circle Appropriate designations will give a more comprehensive under-

b.m.c
Garden (restored in 1986) or David Sasoon Library Garden in standing of the state of the open spaces in the Fort. Also, MCGM
Playground
1996. should make sure that this plan is respected in terms of usage and
The Maidans are mainly used as playgrounds. Azad Maidan is protection of the open spaces. The courtyards in Ballard Estate Recreation Ground
also a place of gathering for protest meeting or political rallies, needs imperatively to be restored and transformed into real pub- Garden

precinct
v.t
Part of Cross Maidan is used for public exhibitions, and Oval lic spaces.. School RG
Maidan is also used for recreational purpose. Place of Worship
Three open spaces (Azad Maidan, Cross Maidan and Cooperage)
Informal dumps
have been divided into different plots which have different kinds
of usage. But the DP doesn’t take into consideration this division: Defence establishments

School Recreation ground

Garden
Children’s park
Passageways

esplanade

bazargate
precinct

precinct

ballard pier
No usage

precinct
Criterias for Re-designated Open Spaces
Typologies of Open Spaces Users Activities Public landscaping Usage fees Type of amenities Edge Condition Public Events Timings
thoroughfare type
Sports Play Rest Eating

naval-dock
precinct
precinct
fountain

horniman
Playground/ recreation ground Open YES YES YES YES YES Open ground Free Access Has to have Toilet/water/ maintain visual ac- need to establish clear Establish opening

Defense establishments
Children Park
precinct
circle
university
to all seating/garbage disposal/ cess, define boundary guidelines for holding and closing timing

precinct
lighting public events

fort and sub-precincts boundary as defined by regulation

Private Recreation ground Not Applicable

oval maidan
Defence Establishments Not Applicable Not Applicable

all drawings are unscaled graphical representations and the project team does not hold any responsibility for the authenticity or accuracy of the same.
Garden Open NO YES YES YES YES Heavily Free Access Has to have Toilet/water/ maintain visual ac- YES Establish opening
to all planted and seating/garbage disposal/ cess, define boundary and closing timing

Main usage of the designated open spaces

landscaped lighting Play ground

all drawings are unscaled graphical representations and the project team does not hold any responsibility for the authenticity or acc
Park Open No YES YES YES YES Open ground Free Access Has to have Toilet/water/ maintain visual ac- YES Establish opening

No usage
Place of Interest
Recreation ground
to all and shade seating/garbage disposal/ cess, define boundary and closing

kala

all drawings are extrapolated from information avaliable in the public realm and from the world wide web.
precinct
lighting Garden

school
ghoda
Plaza Open NO NO YES YES Accessible from all Urban char- No access restric- seating/garbage disposal/ Access from all sides YES Park
to all pedestrian routes acter tions lighting
School recreation ground

all drawings are extrapolated from information avaliable in the public realm and from t
majestic
precinct

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Defence establishments
Plaza

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gateway
precinct

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